Bid management

Bid Writer

Are you a wordsmith with a passion for creating winning content? Do you thrive on deadlines and love the challenge of turning complex information into clear, persuasive proposals?At Wates Group, we’re looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our dynamic team and help us win projects across the UK.ABOUT THE ROLEAs one of our Bid Writers, you'll be at the heart of our success, crafting high-quality bids that showcase the very best of what we offer. You’ll work closely with our Bid Managers and project teams to develop submissions that are not only visually appealing but also highlight the unique strengths of our services. Your role is crucial in ensuring bids are delivered on time, on point, and stand out in a competitive market.Key Responsibilities: Ensure all bid deadlines are met—because we know you thrive under pressure! Collaborate with Bid Managers and teams to develop responses that are engaging, concise, and truly highlight the benefits of our offer. Check the quality and consistency of responses, making sure key themes, phrases, and messages are on brand. Take charge of the presentation—your work needs to look as good as it sounds! Create mini Customer Plans that help shape our approach. Build and maintain a library of stock answers to streamline future bids. Regularly meet with Proposals Managers from other offices to ensure we’re always following best practices. Keep communication lines open with relevant Wates teams to ensure access to accurate, up-to-date company information on everything from structure to safety stats.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car * Travel covered to any of our sites* Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group) Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.(*Subject to role…….)To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Bid Manager

We have an opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager to join our Smartspace team in one of our office in Warrington. The focus of this role will be to manage the project bids process to ensure that a considered and co-ordinated bid can be presented for adjudication; as well as to manage the second stage of the bid. We are looking for this role to primarily support in the areas of commercial, residential and refurbishment.Key accountabilities of this role will include: Lead in new bids from concept through to fruition ensuring our offers are clearly articulated, cost estimate is adjudicated and signed off and final submissions are reviewed Produce a bid strategy and brief tender team Ensure correct selection of subcontractors and suppliers for key packages and organise distribution of tender documents/amendments for appropriate parties Develop presentations to potential clients using graphic design skills and utilise external graphic designers and printers Responsibility for the quality of all aspects of the bid, including written documentation and presentations, ensuring that written work is clear, concise, and compelling Attend hand-over meeting briefing the team on tender bids.We are looking for a knowledgeable Bid Manager within demonstrable experience gained within the fit out and refurbishment / or similar industry having successfully managed bids from start to finish.To be successful in this role you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be highly organised and have good team management skills.

Bid Manager – 12 Month FTC

Wates are seeking a talented Bid Manager to join our dynamic London team on a 12 month fixed term contract.As a key part of the pre-construction team, you will be responsible for managing the entire bid process, ensuring that proposals are well-organized, professional, and competitive.If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.ABOUT THE ROLEOur Bid Managers are a valuable part of our business, and you will work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and consultants to secure contracts that align with Wates' vision and business objectives.AS OUR BID MANAGER YOU WILL: Manage and coordinate the end-to-end bid process, including PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions. Develop win strategies and bid themes that align with client requirements. Lead bid planning, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met. Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Estimators, Planners, and Design Managers to ensure a comprehensive and competitive bid. Produce high-quality written content for bids and presentations. Ensure bids reflect Wates’ commitment to quality, sustainability, and health and safety standards.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Estimator

Wates Smartspace is a national business, delivering high-quality fit-out, refurbishment and property upkeep projects, enhancing its customers’ physical assets and operating environments.As part of our growth, we are looking for an Estimator to join the team based out of our regional office in Warrington. Reporting into the Bid Centre Director your main responsibility will be to provide bid costs on a value or complexity for Refurbishment and Fit-Out projects for Business Unit Adjudications ensuring a competitive net bid.A bit about you:You will be responsible for cost and pricing management and have knowledge of sub-contractors and suppliers in the area. Also supporting quote preparation and submissions to deadlines, and feed into risk assessments and identify cost saving opportunities delivering of Operational Excellence. Attend tender launch meeting, provide overview of pricing model and documents required to be returned as part of the tender. Benchmarking of key elements of the tender against current costs on site through liaison with commercial teams and Previous Tenders Attend Adjudication Meeting and present net tender and commercial angles. Capture tender adjudication meeting discussions and actions on the tender book settlement notes. Produce final pricing documents ready for submission post adjudication Prepare information packages for handover to construction team, if successful. Undertake project debrief and attend first contract review meetings, eliciting feedback from sites, to improve construction and future tendersWhat we offer : Competitive salary & Profit Share Car Allowance / Car Scheme Flexible working Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + your Birthday off + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.